MES APPLICATION MANAGER

About the role

The MES Application Manager will oversee YMMC IT software solutioning and MES process definition within the YMMC Sequencing Center (3DS/Apriso) application.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of ERP, WMS, MES systems, and other enterprise supply chain applications. Ensure these systems and solutions meet business needs and are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Lead system implementation, upgrades, and integrations projects. Coordinate with YMMC IT and cross-functional business teams to ensure project milestones are achieved within established budgets.
• Analyze current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions that leverage technology to enhance operational productivity and process quality.
• Act as the liaison between YMMC IT and other departments to understand their needs, ensuring systems align with business objectives. Communicate system capabilities and limitations effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all business systems. Develop and enforce data governance policies.
• Manage relationships with software vendors, negotiate contracts, and evaluate new technologies or upgrades that could benefit the company.
• Develop training programs for users, manage the support team to resolve system issues promptly, and maintain high user satisfaction.
• Ensure all systems comply with legal and regulatory standards. Provide regular reporting on system performance, ROI, and other relevant metrics.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in business systems and propose innovative solutions that could give the company a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years in Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related technical business systems management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related technical field. MBA or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of ERP, CRM, WMS, and other business systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management tools, data analysis, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms.
• Proven ability to align IT initiatives with business goals and understanding of business processes across departments.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving business processes through technology.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.